Ushabahen Patel
Lachine,QC
Summary
Experienced Upholstery Sewing Machine Operator skilled in cutting fabric, preparing materials, and sewing furniture covers and cushions. Achieved high-quality results through expertise in various upholstery techniques, effective collaboration, and strong organizational skills. Focused on delivering exceptional customer service and ensuring project completion within deadlines.
Overview
1
1
year of post-secondary education
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Upholstery
Safran cabinet
Welland, QC
09.2026 - Current
- Sewed fabric panels for chairs, sofas, and custom furniture pieces
- Inspected sewn covers for quality, identifying loose threads, skipped stitches, and defects to ensure high standards.
- Adjusted machine settings and replaced needles for different fabrics
- Maintained sewing equipment and kept work area organized and safe
- Collaborated with cutters, upholsterers, and production staff to meet daily schedules
- Threaded sewing machines and changed needles while maintaining optimal safety procedures to prevent accidents and delays.
- Ensured that all garments were sewn together properly using correct stitches and techniques.
- Repaired seams by hand or with a sewing machine.
- Operated single needle and multi-needle industrial sewing machines to assemble apparel components.
- Inspected finished products for defects in stitching or material quality.
- Adhered strictly to all company policies and procedures related to garment construction standards.
- Read and interpreted work order to uphold specific guidelines and produce high-quality pieces.
- Promoted maximum efficiency by keeping work spaces clean and well-organized.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates or potential problems encountered during production runs.
- Monitored machines, diagnosed issues, and performed corrective actions to maintain equipment functionality during shifts.
- Conducted periodic maintenance checks on sewing machines such as oiling and lubricating moving parts.
- Examined fabric for markings and pins to ensure precise sewing alignment for consistent quality in finished products. to sew together correctly.
- Adjusted edges and lengths during sewing to facilitate proper item formation. of items while sewing to facilitate forming specified sections.
- Detected work-piece defects and machine malfunctions, maintaining apparatus to prevent future issues.
Upholstery Sewing Machine Operator
Perez Furniture
Montral, QC
04.2008 - 05.2026
- Cut upholstery fabric and prepared materials for furniture covers and cushions, ensuring quality and fit for final products.
- Sewed covers and cushions using walking-foot, overlock, and flat sewing machines, contributing to the overall craftsmanship and durability of finished items.
- Fitted upholstery components with precision, working with fabric, leather, and velvet to meet design specifications.
Sewing Operator
Chateau lingerie
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Executed sewing tasks for lingerie production for lingerie production in the apparel industry.
- Operated industrial sewing machines for luxury lingerie production
- Stitched garments following Chateau lingerie patterns and specifications
- Inspected seams, trims, and stitching for quality standards
Industrial Sewing Machine Operator
Sarana Fashion
Montral-Est, QC
01.1996 - 01.2001
- Operated walking-foot, overlock, and flat sewing machines to produce high-quality sewn products in industrial production.
- Operated industrial sewing machines for Sarana Fashion garment production lines.
- Sewed fabric pieces following patterns, samples, and production specifications.
- Inspected stitching quality and corrected seam defects before assembly.
Education
Diploma of Vocational Studies - Upholstery
Ecole Des Mets Du Meuble De Montral
Montréal, QC 05.2006 - 05.2007
Skills
- Material preparation
- Fabric cutting
- Component fitting
- Cover sewing
- Cushion assembly
- Upholstery material selection
- Walking-foot sewing machine operation
- Overlock or serger operation
- Flat sewing machine operation
- Double-needle machine operation
- Hemming machine operation
Personal Information
Title: Upholstery Sewing Machine Operator
Languages
Title: Upholstery Sewing Machine Operator
Timeline
Upholstery
Safran cabinet
09.2026 - Current
Upholstery Sewing Machine Operator
Perez Furniture
04.2008 - 05.2026
Diploma of Vocational Studies - Upholstery
Ecole Des Mets Du Meuble De Montral
05.2006 - 05.2007
Sewing Operator
Chateau lingerie
01.2001 - 01.2004
Industrial Sewing Machine Operator
Sarana Fashion
01.1996 - 01.2001